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Politics, Philosophy and Area StudiesBA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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AwardDegree of Bachelor of Arts

UCAS Course CodeL0V0

Typical OfferABB

Contextual OfferBBC

Course Length3 years

Course Start DateSeptember 2027

Course options

BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year

BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad

Other Start DatesSelect a start dateSeptember 2025September 2026View Course

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Course Overview

Why BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UEA?

Philosophy, politics, and economics explore how power, markets, and ideas shape the world we live in. This degree develops analytical, numerical, and communication skills for careers that make a real impact.

Why choose UEA?

Three perspectives: Combine philosophical, political, and economic analysis to tackle complex real-world problems

Beyond the classroom: Build professional experience through internships, consulting projects, and research activities

Vibrant community: Explore ideas within active research communities and lively student societies

What is BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics?

Confront today's most pressing challenges, from inequality and climate change to democratic reform. You'll come to understand how market forces, power structures, and competing values work together to shape our lives.

UEA's Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree is distinctive in taking all three subjects through the full course, giving you a truly comprehensive skillset. You'll be taught by leading experts in interactive seminars, with a wide range of individual support available throughout.

Debate with scholars, politicians, and entrepreneurs through guest lectures and field trips, while living in a top-rated, student-friendly city. You'll graduate with the clarity, confidence, and analytical range to thrive across a wide variety of demanding careers.

Philosophy at UEA

Find out more about studying Philosophy at UEA, and browse our other courses.Find out more

Career Pathways

With a BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree, you could develop a career as a:

Management Consultant: Advise organisations on strategy, operations, and complex business decisions

Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate public policies for government departments or public institutions

Financial Analyst: Analyse markets and financial data to guide investment and business decisions

Solicitor: Provide legal advice and represent clients using strong analytical and reasoning skills

Civil Servant: Support government decision-making and help deliver public policies and services

Career Support

Work closely with your tutors as you develop the critical, analytical, and quantitative skills that today's employers seek. Identify and shape your career ambitions with personalised guidance from UEA's dedicated Career Central(opens in a new window). Through one-to-one appointments, employer events, and professional development workshops, you'll build strong, competitive applications. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through consultancy projects, placements, and internships.

After the Course

Your Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree is a gateway to careers where analytical thinking, clear communication, and quantitative skills are invaluable. Many graduates go on to Master's programmes in law, economics, or public policy, opening doors to new professions. You'll also be well-positioned to pursue a PhD in philosophy, politics, economics, or a related field. Our graduates have built successful careers in management consulting, finance, the Civil Service, international organisations, and beyond.

Study and Modules

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Structure

This three-year degree is designed to provide you with a comprehensive combination of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills that open up a wide range of career opportunities.

Your journey begins with core modules across all three disciplines, establishing a solid interdisciplinary foundation. You'll engage with fundamental social and political theories that shape our understanding of society. Philosophy modules will challenge you to question knowledge creation and belief systems, developing your critical thinking skills from day one. You'll explore key concepts in microeconomics—examining how individuals and firms make decisions—and macroeconomics, investigating government policies and their economic impact. This integrated approach helps you see connections between disciplines that others miss.

Compulsory Modules

UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES

PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS

INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS

THE MEANING OF LIFE

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.

In the second year, you’ll tackle pressing questions in global politics and examine how philosophical ideas have shaped modern political ideologies throughout history. You’ll expand your economics expertise as you build on your first-year foundations with more sophisticated analytical tools. This year introduces greater flexibility through optional modules in politics or philosophy, allowing you to begin tailoring your degree to your interests. Our academic advisors will help you reflect on possible career paths and guide your module choices accordingly. You'll notice your ability to construct well-reasoned arguments and analyse complex situations significantly improving. te academic knowledge into practical outcomes—a skill highly valued by employers across sectors.

INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND POLITICS FOR SECOND YEARS

INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS

STATES, INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS

Optional A Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

RELIGION AND WORLD PHILOSOPHIES FOR SECOND YEARS

MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR SECOND YEARS

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS FOR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

GENDER AND POWER

COOPERATION AND CRISIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Optional C Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE AND PROOF FOR SECOND YEARS

ETHICS FOR SECOND YEARS

PHILOSOPHY OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (LEVEL 5)

ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS

Optional D Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

POLITICAL VIOLENCE & CONFLICT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES

ALGORITHMS & BLOCKBUSTERS: THE MAKING OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL POLICY

POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

ARTS AND HUMANITIES PLACEMENT MODULE

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Your final year offers great flexibility and intellectual independence. Choose from a diverse range of specialised modules across all three disciplines, allowing you to create a truly personalised curriculum aligned with your career goals.

The highlight of year three is the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of your choosing. Working closely with expert staff, you'll apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills developed over your degree to produce original work in one of three formats: a consultancy report, a policy paper, or an academic dissertation. This capstone project demonstrates your ability to transla

ETHICS FOR THIRD YEARS

Optional A Modules (Credits: 20)

DISSERTATION OR SPECIAL SUBJECT II

EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)

MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR THIRD YEARS

PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR THIRD YEARS

Optional C Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 60)

MULTICULTURALISM

DIGITAL POLITICS

US INTERVENTIONISM, THE CIA AND COVERT ACTION

RHETORIC: DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF PERSUASION

POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE

GREENING THE WORLD: THE POLITICS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS

CAPITALISM AND ITS CRITICS

ACTIVIST CAMPAIGNING

DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE

Optional D Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)

BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS

ADVANCED TOPICS IN MACROECONOMICS

DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY

ADVANCED TOPICS IN MICROECONOMICS

Teaching and Learning, and Assessment

Teaching and Learning

Teaching combines interactive lectures, small-group seminars, and practical workshops, delivered by research-active philosophers, political scientists, and economists. Digital tools and audience response systems keep you actively involved, while regular discussion breaks let you test ideas with peers. Carefully curated reading lists and bespoke learning materials support your independent study between sessions. Dedicated study skills sessions help you master university-level learning across all three disciplines.

In year one, structured workshops and study skills support help you transition confidently into interdisciplinary university-level learning.

In tears two and three, seminars become more discussion-led and independent, reflecting your growing expertise across all three fields.

Assessment

Assessment is designed to develop and showcase the broad range of skills that employers value most. You'll benefit from formative assessments throughout, giving you ongoing feedback to improve before summative work is due. Summative formats include essays, presentations, group work, and class tests covering more technical economic concepts.

In year one, assessments are designed to build your confidence working across all three disciplines simultaneously.

In year two, you'll take on more complex essays and analytical tasks, developing your own informed voice across philosophy, politics, and economics.

In year three, you'll complete a substantial capstone project — either an academic dissertation, a policy paper, or a consultancy report for an external organisation.

Entry Requirements

UKInternational

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.

You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade C or grade 4 and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.

In place of Mathematics we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.

We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.

Contextual Offers

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).

Typical UK Entry Requirements

A levels

Contextual offer: BBC

Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM

Contextual offer: DMM

BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.

Combinations of BTEC and A levels

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3.

T levels

Obtain an overall Merit.

Foundation Year options:

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.

Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall

Irish Leaving Certificate

3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Scottish Highers

AAABB or above.

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

Scottish Advanced Highers

BCC or above.

Deferred Entry

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.

Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.

Progression

Typical International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).

Extended Diploma: DDM

Diploma: DD plus B at A level.

Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.

32 points overall.

UEA International Study Centre

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:

English language at UEA International Study Centre

Book a visit to discover more

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:

UK Students: £10,050

International Students: £24,250

We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.

Course Related Costs

Please see additional course fees(opens in a new window) for details of course-related costs.

How to Apply

Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.

UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.

Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.

Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.

View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:

How to apply through UCAS(opens in a new window)

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